Amparo
ahm-PAH-roh
Amparo is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A Spanish name meaning "shelter" or "protection," derived from the Latin word "parare" (to prepare).”. It currently ranks #15400 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1927.
What Amparo Means
“A Spanish name meaning "shelter" or "protection," derived from the Latin word "parare" (to prepare).”
The Story of Amparo
Imagine a name whispered like a prayer for safety, a shield woven from devotion, that has traveled from ancient lands to your child's future.
Amparo is a deeply Spanish name, rooted in the Latin word 'parare', meaning to prepare or to shield. Its essence speaks of offering shelter and protection. It has been carried through generations in Spanish-speaking cultures, often given with the hope of safeguarding the child. The name's gentle sound belies its powerful meaning.
When you whisper 'Amparo' to your daughter, you're invoking a sense of absolute safety. This name feels like a warm embrace, a quiet strength ready to envelop her. You can already see yourself writing it on her first drawing, a promise of your unwavering protection, a shelter she can always return to.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Amparo Rivelles
Renowned Spanish actress of stage and screen
Amparo Grisales
Colombian actress and model
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#73 in 1927
Total Births
3,325
First Recorded
1911
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